Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Derby
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Derby athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers! Jace Hambleton (Tabor baseball) Macayla Askew (Elon basketball) Cale Clingan (Drury basketball) Morgan Thompson (McPherson bowling) Cash Carns (Newman bowling) Dallas Tritt (Newman soccer) Lilly Araiza (Pratt soccer) Lilly Emmerson (Hutch CC […]
Haven’s Mayzie Warden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Synergy Insurance
By Hayden Swope As the new season approaches, Haven’s Mayzie Warden is excited to see how her team develops and grows together throughout the year. Warden was a first team All-League and All-State outfielder last season. “This season I’m most excited to watch our team grow into our full potential,” Warden said. “It’s always super […]
Bluestem’s Dakota Whiteside – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Satchell Creek Express
By Blake Chadwick Making an immediate impact at the varsity level is never easy, especially for a freshman. But for Dakota Whiteside, stepping into that opportunity with the Bluestem softball program is something she’s embracing early in her high school career. Whiteside enters the season as a freshman, but her experience in the game has […]
Rose Hill’s Kenzie Minks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by #1 Pallet Plug
Rose Hill senior softball Kenzie Minks is primed to be one of the top players in the AVCTL Division IV this season. Minks said one her greatest strength is her ability to be the best possible teammate for the Rockets. “I would say my biggest strength is encouraging my teammates and helping them be the […]
South Haven’s Brecken Hutsler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Strnad Land & Cattle and Hagar Acres Farm To Home
By Hayden Swope South Haven’s BreckenHutsler is excited not only to grow as a player but also to strengthen the bonds with her teammates as the season gets underway. “The thing I am most looking forward to this upcoming season is to not only grow as a player but as a teammate too,” Hutsler said. […]
Circle’s Kendyl Acker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SureStay Studio by Best Western El Dorado
By Cooper Chadwick As a senior, Circle’s Kendyl Acker plays catcher and first base and hopes to help lead her team to success this year. “We have big goals this season and we have a lot of returning experience. I am looking forward to seeing how the team grows together! We are blessed with so […]
Valley Center’s Emily Freeby – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Emily Freeby is excited to return to the field and enjoy one final season of the sport she loves as graduation approaches. “I am excited to be back out on the field and have a fun senior season with my friends before high school is over,” Freeby said. “This is my last […]
Derby Softball Seniors – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Primerica
By Blake Chadwick For the Derby softball senior class, this season is about finishing a story that has been years in the making. Head coach Christy Weve believes the foundation laid by this senior group is what makes Derby a serious contender. “We have high expectations for this season,” Weve said. “Our seniors bring experience […]
Augusta’s Becca Skov – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to have a successful season her senior year, Augusta’s Becca Skov is excited to work with her new coaches. “This season, I am hoping to improve as a team and individually. Over the last three years we haven’t had the best seasons, but with the team we have and our new […]
Maize’s Gabi Uffendell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Senior Gabi Uffendell will be a huge part of the Maize High Eagles success. “My biggest strength is being able to play anywhere my coach puts me,” Uffendell said. “I also try to hide my frustrations when I make a mistake or have a bad game, and I like being able to […]